Question 1

One aspect of forgetting is that
A) people tend to forget information that they use frequently.
B) for most people, forgetting occurs very slowly.
C) certain techniques can prevent or slow down forgetting.
D) forgetting only occurs with information stored in long-term memory.

Accepted Answer

Certain techniques, such as rehearsal, mnemonic devices, and spaced repetition, can indeed help prevent or slow down the process of forgetting, making this option correct.

Question 2

The process through which environmental stimuli enter the brain is known as
A) encoding.
B) sensory storage.
C) retrieval.
D) information transfer.

Accepted Answer

A

Question 3

Information is retained in short-term memory for
A) less than a minute.
B) about an hour.
C) 8-10 hours.
D) 24 hours.

Accepted Answer

Information in short-term memory is typically retained for about 20 to 30 seconds, less than a minute, unless it is actively rehearsed, which can extend its duration.

Question 4

When your brain automatically sorts out important information from trivial signals, it is engaging in
A) visualization.
B) rote learning.
C) interference.
D) selective attention.

Accepted Answer

Selective attention is the process by which the brain filters out unnecessary or irrelevant stimuli to focus on what is important at the moment.

Question 5

Anactivity that demonstrates the use of chunking is
A) memorizing the exact definition of a word.
B) organizing individual pieces of information into meaningful groups.
C) highlighting the most important terms in a textbook.
D) creating a mental image of a difficult concept.

Accepted Answer

Chunking involves organizing or grouping separate pieces of information into larger, more manageable units (or "chunks"), making it easier to remember and process them. This is why organizing individual pieces of information into meaningful groups is a demonstration of chunking.

Question 6

Periodic review primarily involves
A) quickly reviewing previously learned material on a regular basis.
B) repeating information aloud to learn it in a fixed order.
C) thinking about and reacting to information immediately after reading it.
D) making a last check of material before a test or exam.

Accepted Answer

Periodic review is a study technique that involves regularly revisiting and reviewing previously learned material to reinforce memory and understanding over time.

Question 7

For an anatomy test, Nita made up a rhyme to remember the parts of the brain.In this situation, she was using a strategy called
A) method of loci.
B) visualization.
C) mnemonics.
D) overlearning.

Accepted Answer

Mnemonics are memory aids or strategies to make information easier to remember, such as rhymes, acronyms, or visual images. In this case, creating a rhyme to remember parts of the brain is a mnemonic technique.

Question 8

Daichi has been working on an economics chapter for several hours. When he finishes, the most effective way for him to store that information is to
A) move on immediately to another subject.
B) start at the beginning and reread the entire chapter.
C) reread each chapter heading and the summary.
D) begin reviewing his lecture notes from his economics class.

Accepted Answer

Rereading each chapter heading and the summary helps in reinforcing the key concepts and main ideas, making it an effective method for storing information.

Question 9

Developing retrieval clues involves
A) using numerous sensory channels to store information.
B) selecting a word or phrase that summarizes several pieces of information.
C) connecting new information with personal experience.
D) simulating test conditions.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

One characteristic of forgetting is that
A) forgetting typically does not occur until many weeks after learning.
B) most people forget information once it has been retrieved.
C) forgetting commonly occurs because of disuse or interference.
D) there is nothing you can do to slow down your rate of forgetting.

Accepted Answer

Forgetting often happens due to disuse, meaning if the information is not used or revisited, it fades away, or because of interference, where new information disrupts the recall of older information.

Question 11

Chunking is the process of
A) creating a detailed mental picture of difficult information.
B) organizing individual facts into meaningful sets of information.
C) connecting already-stored information with new learning.
D) using as many senses as possible to take in new information.

Accepted Answer

Chunking involves organizing individual pieces of information into larger, more meaningful units or chunks. This process makes it easier to remember and understand complex information by breaking it down into more manageable parts.

Question 12

The least effective strategy for learning and reviewing information is to
A) review your notes immediately after a lecture.
B) schedule several short review sessions.
C) simulate test situations.
D) study a chapter by rereading it.

Accepted Answer

Rereading a chapter is generally considered the least effective strategy for learning and reviewing information. This method is passive and does not engage the learner in active recall, critical thinking, or application of knowledge, which are key components of effective learning strategies.

Question 13

Write the letter of the choice that matches the learning strategy with the appropriate example.
-Mnemonics
A) Making up a sentence in which each word corresponds to a planet in our solar system
B) Choosing the word biodiversity to mentally organize information about various aspects of ecology for a biology course
C) Drawing a picture of the parts of the heart on paper and then recalling the picture mentally
D) Associating a different area of your dorm room with each of the five factors of production

Accepted Answer

Mnemonics involve creating a system to remember information, such as using the first letter of each word in a sentence to remember a list of items. Making up a sentence where each word corresponds to a planet in our solar system is an example of a mnemonic device, often used to remember the order of the planets.

Question 14

Write the letter of the choice that matches the learning strategy with the appropriate example.
-Visualization
A) Making up a sentence in which each word corresponds to a planet in our solar system
B) Choosing the word biodiversity to mentally organize information about various aspects of ecology for a biology course
C) Drawing a picture of the parts of the heart on paper and then recalling the picture mentally
D) Associating a different area of your dorm room with each of the five factors of production

Accepted Answer

Visualization involves creating mental images to remember information. Drawing a picture of the heart's parts and then mentally recalling this image is a direct application of visualization as a learning strategy.

Question 15

Write the letter of the choice that matches the learning strategy with the appropriate example.
-Method of loci
A) Making up a sentence in which each word corresponds to a planet in our solar system
B) Choosing the word biodiversity to mentally organize information about various aspects of ecology for a biology course
C) Drawing a picture of the parts of the heart on paper and then recalling the picture mentally
D) Associating a different area of your dorm room with each of the five factors of production

Accepted Answer

The method of loci involves associating information you want to remember with specific locations or places in a familiar environment, such as your dorm room.

Question 16

Write the letter of the choice that matches the learning strategy with the appropriate example.
-Retrieval clues
A) Making up a sentence in which each word corresponds to a planet in our solar system
B) Choosing the word biodiversity to mentally organize information about various aspects of ecology for a biology course
C) Drawing a picture of the parts of the heart on paper and then recalling the picture mentally
D) Associating a different area of your dorm room with each of the five factors of production

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

For questions bellow, choose the answer that indicates whether the given task primarily involves encoding, storage, and/or retrieval
-Taking an essay exam in art history
A) Encoding
B) storage
C) Retrieval
D) encoding and storage

Accepted Answer

Taking an essay exam in art history primarily involves retrieval, as it requires recalling previously learned information to answer the questions on the exam.

Question 18

For questions bellow, choose the answer that indicates whether the given task primarily involves encoding, storage, and/or retrieval
-Listening to a chemistry lecture without taking notes
A) Encoding
B) storage
C) Retrieval
D) storage and retrieval

Accepted Answer

Listening to a chemistry lecture without taking notes primarily involves encoding, as it is the process of taking in information and processing it into a form that can be stored in the brain.

Question 19

For questions bellow, choose the answer that indicates whether the given task primarily involves encoding, storage, and/or retrieval
-Solving a calculus problem
A) Encoding
B) storage
C) Retrieval
D) encoding and storage

Accepted Answer

Solving a calculus problem primarily involves retrieval, as it requires accessing previously learned information and procedures from memory to apply to the problem at hand.

Question 20

For questions bellow, choose the answer that indicates whether the given task primarily involves encoding, storage, and/or retrieval
-Taking notes on a video about public speaking
A) encoding
B) storage
C) Retrieval
D) encoding and storage

Accepted Answer

Taking notes on a video about public speaking involves both encoding (the process of taking in information and understanding it) and storage (keeping the information in your memory for later use).

Quiz 5: Learning and Memory

One aspect of forgetting is that

The process through which environmental stimuli enter the brain is known as

Information is retained in short-term memory for

When your brain automatically sorts out important information from trivial signals, it is engaging in

Anactivity that demonstrates the use of chunking is

Periodic review primarily involves

For an anatomy test, Nita made up a rhyme to remember the parts of the brain.In this situation, she was using a strategy called

Daichi has been working on an economics chapter for several hours. When he finishes, the most effective way for him to store that information is to

Developing retrieval clues involves

One characteristic of forgetting is that

Chunking is the process of

The least effective strategy for learning and reviewing information is to

Write the letter of the choice that matches the learning strategy with the appropriate example. -Mnemonics

Write the letter of the choice that matches the learning strategy with the appropriate example. -Visualization

Write the letter of the choice that matches the learning strategy with the appropriate example. -Method of loci

Write the letter of the choice that matches the learning strategy with the appropriate example. -Retrieval clues

For questions bellow, choose the answer that indicates whether the given task primarily involves encoding, storage, and/or retrieval -Taking an essay exam in art history

For questions bellow, choose the answer that indicates whether the given task primarily involves encoding, storage, and/or retrieval -Listening to a chemistry lecture without taking notes

For questions bellow, choose the answer that indicates whether the given task primarily involves encoding, storage, and/or retrieval -Solving a calculus problem

For questions bellow, choose the answer that indicates whether the given task primarily involves encoding, storage, and/or retrieval -Taking notes on a video about public speaking